Bar For Bar Podcast

On March 3, 2023, Bay Area native Mani Draper released his latest project in collaboration with Steven King, titled 33. A couple weeks later, he joined me on stream to talk about the album and a whole lot more. Huge thanks to Mani for taking the time to talk to me about the project. Be sure to check out 33, as well as the Comminion projects he's released recently! Video episode: https://youtu.be/nLoJjLBKjMQhttps://youtu.be/nLoJjLBKjMQ

So the Grammys happened recently, and because everyone loves award shows, let's talk about it. As always, congrats to the winners. At the end of the day though, it's really just a popularity contest. Also at the Grammys, Questlove was in charge of the Hip Hop 50 celebration, which was pretty neat.   Speaking of recognition, there was also some new nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame including A Tribe Called Quest and Missy Elliot.    0:00 Grammy Awards Discussion  12:45 Hip Hop 50   25:45 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Video Episode: https://youtu.be/aj3Krs-Jdk0

A little while ago, Complex named 21 Savage the best rapper of 2022, and as per usual, I had some thoughts. With that, there's a few other things to discuss this week, such as Yachty's album, Zaytoven selling his catalog, and Run-DMC officially breaking up.    This podcast is a little different than others, as it was done on Twitch. There's a good chance this will be the format going forward, so let me know what you think!   Also be sure to check out the stream at https://www.twitch.tv/barforbarpodcast where there's plenty of fun to be had during and after recording!   00:00 Intro  00:31 21 Savage rapper of the year  10:36 Music announcements  13:59 Lil Yachty - "Let's Start Here."  18:45 Zaytoven sells his catalog  24:36 Run-DMC final show at MSG    Links from the video:   https://www.complex.com/music/21-savage-best-rapper-of-2022-interview  https://thesource.com/2023/01/27/zaytoven-sells-music-catalog-featuring-songs-from-migos-21-savage-and-

It's everyone's favorite time of year, list time! Here's my top 24 albums of 2022. This year was filled with some pretty solid music, and I definitely didn't listen to everything, so let me know what's on your lists in the comments!  Video episode: https://youtu.be/uqnqPkBfz9o

Joining me this week to discuss his latest albums, ROUX and DELUXE EDITION, and a whole lot more is Oakland's very own Roux Shankle! Definitely be sure to check out his latest releases and tap in with him! Video Episode here: https://youtu.be/OEpFiGBvlhQ

Joining me to discuss his latest project, Knights in Tropicana, as well as a whole lotta other things, is Cold Medina. We get into a variety of topics including his work with Yerba Buena Center of the Arts, Latino representation in hip hop, and of course, his latest project, Knights in Tropicana. Be sure to check out the project, there's definitely something for everyone there!   https://thecoldmedina.bandcamp.com/album/knights-in-tropicana Video episode: https://youtu.be/PwLAe6p47RQ

Brookfield Duece took some time out of his busy schedule to talk to me OUTSIDE about his latest album Coordinates. Throughout the conversation we touch on a few other topics including his time in Amsterdam and Grand Nationxl.  Be sure to check out the project!  https://www.brookfieldduece.com/ Video Episode: https://youtu.be/Sc6EnpLXKyU

This morning Kendrick Lamar announced Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers will be released May 13, 2022. Now that we have a title and release date, what does it all mean? What is Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers? What's the album going to sound like? Where's the singles? All of these questions and more partially answered in this week's Bar for Bar Podcast. Video episode: https://youtu.be/_9NUQboAgts

We've just gone through a quarter of the year, and a whole lot of music dropped. A lot of it was pretty dang good, so here's some of my favorites including Earl, Ian Kelly, Saba, Roux Shankle, D. Bledsoe, Mani Draper, KXNG Crooked & Joell Ortiz, Denzel Curry and Sadistik & Kno!  I'm sure there's other projects I missed, so let me know what you've been listening to so far this year! Video episode: https://youtu.be/mw0FdqVb_AI

The 64th Annual Grammy Awards just happened and because hip hop and hip hop adjacent awards are so prevalent, I have some thoughts. There should also be a discussion about the title "Hip hop fashion designer". Congrats to all the the nominees and award winners!  Video Episode here: https://youtu.be/UTy0TIpsHGQ

Back in 2008, Joe Budden inadvertently formed the rap super group known as Slaughterhouse. Over the years we've gotten a handful of projects and the eventual disbandment of the group. Not much has been said about it, until KXNG Crooked and Joell Ortiz announced their upcoming project, The Rise and Fall of Slaughterhouse. Now through all the discussion and arguments, we may be witnessing the real fall of Slaughterhouse.  Video Episode: https://youtu.be/Qtrv_rQS9wM

Conway The Machine just dropped a new mixtape to prepare us for his Shady Records debut, God Don't Make Mistakes. Is this the beginning of the mixtape resurgence? Greetings Earthlings: https://www.datpiff.com/Conway-the-Machine-Greetings-Earthlings-mixtape.1019098.html Video Episode: https://youtu.be/q0vMQ1J51xA

The most hip hop super bowl halftime show featuring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blidge and Kendrick Lamar just happened and I loved it. Obviously there's some things to talk about here. Also, Kanye's just said that Kid Cudi won't be on Donda 2 for some strange reason.    Roux Shankle - Radio - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CZ12cOlhjM Deante Hitchcock - Neck Up - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQiiT5qT_NI Video Episode: https://youtu.be/-Q8YNcik5p4

The Super Bowl is very soon, and given how important this year's halftime show is for hip hip, I have some thoughts. Especially about Kendrick's album rollout. This week I also introduce a new segment showcasing artists and songs I think are dope. Be sure to check out Scorpion The Dance Emcee and Push Kahlon!    Send me music you think I should mention too!   Colder Times - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhh3CMDLVfw Easy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfCf91uzxX8 Video Episode: https://youtu.be/ZQ8gNGpkQEU

Kanye's been going through a lot it seems over the past couple of weeks, and with his song Eazy he talks through some of it. While this track is new and has a decent amount to talk about, there's a bit more to try and understand where he's coming from.  Video Episode: https://youtu.be/u6Dh4J6eP1k

2022 has just started, but it's already time to discuss what we're looking forward to aside from Kendrick Lamar's album. So far we have confirmed releases for The Weeknd, Cordae, Earl Sweatshirt, EarthGang, Saba, and more, but who else are you looking for? Video Episode: https://youtu.be/fnQowgGKgCM

It's that time of year again, so here's the list of my top albums of 2021! There were plenty of albums that dropped and were really dope, to the point where I also had to make another honorable mentions list. Let me know in the comments what's on your list! Video Episode: https://youtu.be/fP1xkOYuu_4

As the year comes to an end, it's time to look back and think about what we've experienced. In music. Here's some of my honorable mentions for 2021! Don't be sad if your favorite album isn't mentioned here, because it might end up on my top 10! Or I just forgot about it. Video episode: https://youtu.be/32ZL6OHtMns

This past weekend, Travis Scott held his third and what may possibly be his last Astroworld festival due to the casualties and many hospitalizations. That is, unless there are fundamental changes made. Condolences to all the families affected by this tragedy. Video episode: https://youtu.be/qMJclFY33T0

It's been a little while, so let's catch up with the music I've been listening to this month! Video episode: https://youtu.be/_WZHWgpxCDs